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Our ancestors, the Pioneers, brought to this new land cultures and arts from their home land, and this heritage upon. It has been said, Great art, in any form, is an inter- Our city of Fountain Green, and of course, its people, have, over the years, enjoyed the arts, particularly music, drama, and dance¦ So often have I asked my parents and grandparents, "Tell me about things when you were young. What did you do? How did you learn Co play musical instru- things that relate to the arts, make history live. I would like to share them with you. MUSIC; The magic of music, the magic of melody, rhythm, harmony, form and composition. Imagine a world without music, Sever a song from woodland and sea', Never the laughter and song of children, A mother's lullaby, sweet. The world would be void of music These, and other beauties. About the year 1882-83, a Youth Choir was formed in Fountain Green. There were only four young men, but several young women, maybe ages 15-16-17. Two men, William Collard and John J. Oldroyd, were the tenors. Some of the ladies were Clara, Rachel, Sadie Collard, Mary Anderson, Frances Johnson and Nora Yorgason. They entertained at picture, the ladies looked so pretty in their full, long skirts, tightly fitted waists as was the style. Some wore, others held, their fancy trimmed hats. They would have been a joy to see and to hear. 85 |
